About the Position: This position is assigned to the Maintenance Section to perform crane and engineering equipment operating duties in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of earthen dams, pumping plants, drainage structures, flood control dams, levees, channels, weirs, recreation facilities, etc. ***NOTE: Management may make a selection at WG-11 or WG-12 grade level.

Duties

Operate crawler-type power cranes equipped with various attachments, primarily rock bucket and dirt bucket, to perform, on ground or aboard river barges. Operate hydraulic telescoping boom 55-ton crane; a diesel powered mobile crane with 30 ton capacity and boom length of 72 feet; crawler cranes; backhoe; excavators; end loaders; bull dozers; motor grader; tractor and lowboy trailer; dump trucks, etc. Responsible for pile driving or moving earth and other material in connection with construction and maintenance of levees, bank stabilization, foundation development, and other earth construction operations. Perform or direct the performance of oiling, greasing, and refueling of equipment and affixing of the proper attachments. Serve as an operator of a 60 ton truck tractor and serve as an incidental motor vehicle operator.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position has a requirement to lift 50 pound in the regular performance of duties.
• Must possess or able to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement. (Note: A copy of your valid Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License must be submitted with this application.)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Crane Operator License. (Note: A copy of your valid Crane Operator License must be submitted with this application.)
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 75% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position is designated as Mission Essential. May be required to work overtime and other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position.
• This position requires the incumbent to work in inclement weather conditions.
• If you currently possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License or Crane Operator License, a copy MUST be submitted with this application in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. If selected at the WG-11 level, you are required to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 24 months from date of hire. (Timeframe is at management discretion.) If selected at the WG-11 level, you are required to currently possess a Crane Operator License. (Note: A copy of your valid license must be submitted with this application in order to be considered eligible.) If selected at the WG-12 level, you are required to currently possess a Crane Operator License and a Class A Commercial Driver's License. (Note: A copy of your valid licenses must be submitted with this application in order to be considered eligible.) Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-11: Ability to do the work of a(n) Crane Operator without more than normal supervision, which includes operating a lattice boom friction crane and mobile hydraulic crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) WG-12: Ability to do the work of a(n) Crane Operator without more than normal supervision, which includes operating a lattice boom friction crane and mobile hydraulic crane to pick up, position, and/or lower objects; rigging objects to be lifted by a crane using rope slings, wire straps, hooks, or chain slings; operating a crawler type friction cranes to perform work such as digging, grading, excavating, pile driving or moving earth and other material; and performing preventative maintenance on lattice boom cranes. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and dependability as a Crane OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Work requires technical control changes to maneuver the crane and load around obstructions and to position the load at the desired location. Work requires heavy effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and brakes. Incumbent is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the crane and from the jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving loads. Work occasionally requires moving objects by hand (up to 50 pounds) such as lifting hooks and cables, changing rigging, setting outriggers, etc. Working Conditions: Works outside, mostly in cab which houses equipment controls. Tracked and rubber tire cranes are operated on land along riverbanks, in close proximity of facilities, and near power lines in hazardous and difficult terrain and where moving space is restricted. There is danger of overturning other equipment if heavy lifts are not made properly. Work is performed where it is frequently noisy, dirty, and where there are fumes from the motor and moving machinery. While driving vehicles, the incumbent could be exposed to the possibility of serious accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones and strained back as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles, and while performing maintenance duties. Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures, as outlined in the USACE 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Appropriate clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazards and its use is mandatory.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R904 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-VICKSBURG DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk